Ramsey man arrested after teen abduction attempt, Coon Rapids assault
A 20-year-old Ramsey man was arrested Oct. 2 after two incidents on Sept. 28 involving a teen abduction attempt in Ramsey and a sexual assault in Coon Rapids.[1]
The Coon Rapids victim told police she was chased and then sexually assaulted near Northdale Blvd NW and Marigold St NW.[1] Investigators matched vehicle images with Flock Safety automated license-plate readers, obtained multiple search warrants and identified the suspect.[1] He was arrested Oct. 2 and faces pending charges.[1]
On Sept. 28, police say the two incidents occurred hours apart and both involved a man in a vehicle, a detail that helped investigators link the cases.[1]
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- Two incidents involving teenage girls occurred Sept. 28, 2026, in Ramsey and Coon Rapids, hours apart, both involving a man in a vehicle.
- The Coon Rapids victim reported being chased and sexually assaulted near Northdale Blvd NW and Marigold St NW.
- Investigators used vehicle images and Flock Safety automated license-plate readers, obtained multiple search warrants, identified a 20-year-old Ramsey man, and arrested him Oct. 2; charges are pending.
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October 04, 2026